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Name of your Creature: Nunbola

 

Your name to remember you by: Mafu

 

Animal Type: Rodentilia

 

Species: Frost rabbit

 

Magical Affinity: Ice, Water

 

Habitat: Typically found in the coldest regions of the mountains, usually near the mountaintops.

Food: Nunbola are complete herbivores and prefer to eat dried out or frozen vegetation, with dried fruits being given out as an occasional treat.

 

Life Span: 18-25 years

 

How it bears its young: Live birth in large litters

 

How long does the young stay with the parent: 3-4 months

 
NOTES: Nunbola are very small creatures resembling a rabbit with a squirrel-like tail, growing up to weigh no more than 5 pounds as a full grown adult. They survive in the mountainous regions of the north through blending in with the environment and having both quick reflexes as well as speed. When caught, their body temperature quickly drops to freezing levels as a fear response and normally causes a numbing sensation to the predator in order to force them to release the Nunbola. Their coats range from white, grey, or white-blue in color and can also be found in a mixture of said colors. Nunbola are covered in a very thick, soft fur to protect them from the harsh temperatures of their natural habitat and even huddle together most of the time for extra warmth. Because of their fur being so thick, snow and frost seem to quickly accumulate deep within it, especially so considering Nunbola roll around in very fine snow to clean themselves. Nunbola can be seen shaking out their fur to release this frost from their coat and creating small mounds of snow by the time they are finished. By nature, these animals are very skittish of strangers and will take time, kindness, and a whole lot of dedication before they full bond with their owners. They tend to operate in large groups and as a result, will crave a lot of attention from their owner when kept alone.

Young: Nunbola are born fully-furred and with a complete set of senses, however, their newborn fur is nowhere near as thick as an adults. Not only that, but the reflexes of a kit are extremely sluggish, so they are kept in the center of Nunbola huddlings until they are at least three months of age. At this point their fur and reflexes are strong enough to sustain the Nunbola outside of their den.

 

Adult: As an adult, Nunbola do not grow very much past their three month stage, but their speed and snow buildup does seem to increase as they age. They become very attached at this stage as well, so it is suggested that a nunbola not be given to an owner that does not think they will be able to take care of it for the rest of its lifespan.

Suggested equipment: A small insulated rocky den, chewing blocks, dried fruit treats, food, brush, water bottle, small collar,  thick gloves for taming, pocket or other form of room on person to carry the Nunbola around in after bonding